About Gap Inc.
At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.
Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.
Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.
We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.
We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.
About the Role
At Gap Inc., we’re redefining the future of procurement. Our Procurement organization is in the midst of a company wide NextGen transformation—modernizing how we buy, partner, and deliver value across the enterprise. Current roles across our organization emphasize big thinking, bold leadership, and the opportunity to shape long term strategies in rapidly evolving categories.
This role is at the heart of that evolution.
You will own categories central to how we support our stores and e-commerce business across all of the Gap, Inc. brands. You will partner globally across Store Operations, Store Maintenance, and Supply Chain to deliver sustainable value and ensure smart, responsible strategic sourcing that aligns tightly with business goals. You will help shape and execute category strategies that optimize cost, develop suppliers, reduce risk, and support business goals.
You will serve as the enterprise wide category architect for:
• Store Supplies
• Store Maintenance/Waste Services
• Omni – eCommerce and Corrugate programs both domestically and internationally
What You'll Do
Drive Value & Strategic Impact
- Lead multi‑year category strategies for Store Maintenance and Store Supplies incorporating innovation, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
- Develop category roadmaps and create a robust pipeline of sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable value year over year.
Lead Sourcing Excellence
- Structure and run complex RFPs, RFIs, and negotiation processes for supplies and maintenance categories.
- Build compelling business cases using sourcing analytics, market intelligence, and operational insights.
- Ensure competitive bid processes and sourcing rigor consistent with Gap Inc.’s procurement standards.
Own Supplier Partnerships
- Manage end‑to‑end supplier relationships, including contract performance, innovation opportunities, score carding, and issue escalation.
- Partner with vendors to drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and service enhancements across facilities operations.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to Store Operations, Finance, Risk, and Legal.
- Build alignment and influence senior stakeholders through excellent communication, fact‑based recommendations, and collaborative problem‑solving.
Enable Operational Excellence
- Monitor category performance and identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, program modernization, and risk reduction.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety requirements, and industry standards.
Shape the Future of Procurement
- Contribute to Gap Inc.’s NextGen procurement transformation—improving tools, processes, and capabilities that elevate how we buy and partner across the organization.
Who You Are
• 4–6 years in Procurement or related; category experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to partner across functions and manage complex workstreams.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.